1.The Study of Nutrition and the Food Guide PyramidBy: Heather Vaught

2. Nutrition Definitions Nutrition- study of nutrients in food and the body Diet- foods a person usually eats and drinks Food- the carrier of nourishment, substance the body can take in to make it grow Daily Values- Nutrients standards used on food labels, reflect the needs of an average person (2,000 Cal diet) Food guide pyramid- a group approach to healthful nutrition, containing five food groups: breads; fruits; vegetables; meat & poultry; milk &cheese; (unofficially, theres also fats, oils and sweets) 3. Cont. Nutrition is important to us because each one of us isgrowing and developing constantly. In order to have a healthy diet, not only is nutritionimportant, but exercise is important as well. Everyone should exercise at least 30 minutes a day. What is a healthy diet? A healthy diet emphasizes: o fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products o It includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans eggs and nuts o and is low in saturated fats, o cholesterol, salt and added sugar. 4. The 6 basic nutrients of nutrition The 6 nutrients of basic nutrition: Water: regulates body temperature and the means fornutrients to travel to organs, removes waste, andprotects organs 8 cups daily Carbohydrates- provides energy Fats- provides energy, hormone-like substances, andabsorb vitamins Proteins- composes muscle, hair, skin, and tissue Vitamins- helps body work properly, so you cangrow and develop Minerals- creates healthy bones and teeth We need these nutrients so that we can function and live life everyday. Without these we could not function 5. The Food Guide Pyramid The Food Guide Pyramid is composed of 6 different categories: (Forgirls/boys 14-18) ***Fill out your Food Guide Pyramid here***1.) Grains: 6-7 oz. (1/2 should be whole grain) 2.) Vegetables: 2 -3 Cups 3.) Fruits: 1 -2 Cups4.) Oils and Sweets: 5-6 teaspoons 5.)Dairy: 3 Cups6.) Meats/Beans/Nuts: 5-6 oz. 6. Grains: Any food made of wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal,barley or cereal grainOne oz. is equal to:o 1 slice breado c cooked rice, pastao *1 c cerealo *1 large bagel = 4 oz.o *7 round Ritz crackerso *1 packet of oatmeal (1/2 c.)o *1 cup Macaroni = 2 oz.****Grains are either whole or refined grains. of the grains you eatshould be whole grains.Whole Grains: contains the bran, germ, and endospermEx.) oatmeal, whole-wheat products, brown riceRefined grains: have been milled and removes the bran & germex.) white bread, white rice, white flour 7. Vegetables: Raw, cooked, fresh, frozen, canned or dried, can be whole, cut-up or mashed1 cup is equal to:o 2 c raw or cooked vegetables (leafy veggies)o c of vegetable juiceo 2 c raw leafy vegetableso 1 c. chopped broccolio 1 c. carrots (sliced, raw, cooked)o 1 large baked sweet potatoo *1 medium baked potatoo 1 c. dry beans/peaso 1 large ear of corn (8-9 in. long)o * 1 large raw tomatoo * 1 cup cooked zucchini 8. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry beans, Eggs and Nuts Group 1 oz. is equal to: o 1 oz cooked lean meat, poultry, fish o 1 egg o *1 tbsp peanut butter o oz seeds or nuts o 1 small steak = 3 - 4 oz o 1 small lean hamburger = 2-3 oz. o 1 small chicken breast = 3 oz. 9. Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group:all foods made of milk One cup is equal to: o *1 c fat-free milk or yogurt o 1 oz of fat-free natural cheese o 1/3 c. shredded cheese o 1 c. pudding made with milk 10. Fruits: Any fruit or 100% fruit juice 1 cups is equals: o c fresh, frozen, canned fruit o 1 medium fruit (*apple, *banana, orange) o c dried fruit (raisins) o 1 c fruit juice o 8 large strawberries o 1 cup grapes 11. Oils: oils that are high in fats thatdont come from a plant sourceo 1 tbsp mayonnaise = 2 tsp. o 2 tbsp of light salad dressing = 2 tsp. o 1 Tbsp of soft margarine = 2 tsp. o *2 Tbsp. Peanut butter = 4 tsp. o 1 oz. sunflower seeds = 4 tsp. 12. So how healthy are you? To review: o You should eat healthy and have a balanced diet o In order to eat well you should follow the Food Guide Pyramid o You should exercise at least 30 minutes a day o These benefits of eating healthy include: Prevention of chronic diseases such as: Heart disease Diabetes Adult bone loss Prevention of injuries Helps the immune system 13. Quiz! 1. How many Groups are in the Food Guidepyramid? 14. Click here to go back 15. Quiz! The fruit group has ____ servings and the vegetable group has______ servings: 16. Credits: Picture of bread: http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/bread-limpa.jpg Picture of meat: http://rickoshea.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/meat.jpg Picture of Vegetables: http://www.caswells-moms.com/e- shop/images/categories/FreshFruitVegetable.jpg Picture of Milk carton: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/milk.gif Picture of Cheese: http://sybarite.us/puertorico/wp- content/uploads/2007/07/natural_cheese.jpg Picture of yogurt: http://karmeyhesed.org/blog/wp- content/uploads/2009/06/yoplait-yogurt_7.jpg Picture of ranch: http://www.americansweets.co.uk/ekmps/shops/statesidecandy/images/usa_hid den_valley_ranch_dressing.jpg YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6WUzEbzdiA&feature=PlayList&p=0F050FC1 16FE2F7D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9 Picture of congrats: http://glitter.graphics.gilek.com/albums/rr247/wmyy/Congratulations/congrats01 9.gif Nutritional information: (2009, 19 June). June 25, 2009. from http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html